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competent in German

competent in German is kompetent, zuständig — competent means having enough skill, knowledge, or ability to do something properly.

competent in German

kompetent
adj
Having sufficient skill, knowledge, ability, or qualifications.
zuständig
adj
Having sufficient skill, knowledge, ability, or qualifications.
zuständig
adj
(legal) Having jurisdiction or authority over a particular issue or question.

What does "competent" mean?

  1. adj Having enough skill, knowledge, or ability to do something properly.
    "She's a competent surgeon with years of experience."
  2. adj Having the legal authority or jurisdiction to deal with a matter.
    "The case was referred to a competent court."

competent in a sentence

  • She's a competent surgeon with years of experience.
  • The team needs a competent manager to keep things on track.
  • The case was referred to a competent court.

Similar words in German

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "competent" in German?

"competent" in German is kompetent, zuständig. competent means: Having enough skill, knowledge, or ability to do something properly.

How do you use "competent" in a sentence?

Example: "She's a competent surgeon with years of experience." In German, "competent" is kompetent, zuständig.

Are there other ways to say "competent" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "competent": kompetent, zuständig.

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